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Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Upper (Coupe)

TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR QUARTER UPPER (COUPE)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the guide cover from the front seat shoulder belt.
2. Remove the guide bolt from the shoulder belt.
3. Remove the coat hook.
4. Pull out the door weatherstrip, if necessary.
5. Remove enough of the rear lower quarter trim panel to access the upper trim panel.
6. Start at the top of the upper trim panel. Pull the trim panel away from the quarter panel, disengaging the retaining clips.
7. Remove the remainder of the trim panel from the quarter panel.
8. Route the shoulder belt through the T slot in the trim panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Route the seat belt through the T slot in the trim panel.
2. Align the trim panel to the quarter panel.
3. Press the trim panel into the quarter panel to engage the retaining clips.
4. Reposition the lower quarter trim panel to a desired appearance.
5. Install the door weatherstrips, if necessary.
6. Install the coat hook.
7. Install the guide bolt to the front seat shoulder belt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).

8. Install the guide cover to the front seat shoulder belt.